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From Anand to Chopra - A Comprehensive List of Khel Ratna Winners
Throughout history, sports have been a medium for showcasing resilience, hard work, and an undying passion for excellence. The list of award recipients from 1991 to 2023 reflects an inspiring journey of athletes who have made their mark in diverse disciplines.
| Year | Recipient(s) | Discipline(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 - 1992 | Viswanathan Anand | Chess |
| 1992 - 1993 | Geet Sethi | Billiards |
| 1993 - 1994 | Homi Motivala | Yachting (Team event) |
| Pushpendra Kumar Garg | Yachting (Team event) | |
| 1994 - 1995 | Karnam Malleswari | Weightlifting |
| 1995 - 1996 | Nameirakpam Kunjarani | Weightlifting |
| 1996 - 1997 | Leander Paes | Tennis |
| 1997 - 1998 | Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket |
| 1998 - 1999 | Jyotirmoyee Sikdar | Athletics |
| 1999 - 2000 | Dhanraj Pillay | Hockey |
| 2000 - 2001 | Pullela Gopichand | Badminton |
| 2001 | Abhinav Bindra | Shooting |
| 2002 | K. M. Beenamol | Athletics |
| Anjali Bhagwat | Shooting | |
| 2003 | Anju Bobby George | Athletics |
| 2004 | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore | Shooting |
| 2005 | Pankaj Advani | Billiards and Snooker |
| 2006 | Manavjit Singh Sandhu | Shooting |
| 2007 | Mahendra Singh Dhoni | Cricket |
| 2009 | Mary Kom | Boxing |
| Vijender Singh | Boxing | |
| Sushil Kumar | Freestyle wrestling | |
| 2010 | Saina Nehwal | Badminton |
| 2011 | Gagan Narang | Shooting |
| 2012 | Vijay Kumar | Shooting |
| Yogeshwar Dutt | Freestyle wrestling | |
| 2013 | Ronjan Sodhi | Shooting |
| 2015 | Sania Mirza | Tennis |
| 2016 | P. V. Sindhu | Badminton |
| Dipa Karmakar | Gymnastics | |
| Jitu Rai | Shooting | |
| Sakshi Malik | Freestyle wrestling | |
| 2017 | Devendra Jhajharia | Paralympic javelin |
| Sardara Singh | Hockey | |
| 2018 | Saikhom Mirabai Chanu | Weightlifting |
| Virat Kohli | Cricket | |
| 2019 | Deepa Malik | Paralympic (shot put, javelin, others) |
| Bajrang Punia | Freestyle wrestling | |
| 2020 | Rohit Sharma | Cricket |
| Mariyappan Thangavelu | Paralympic high jump | |
| Manika Batra | Table tennis | |
| Vinesh Phogat | Freestyle wrestling | |
| Rani Rampal | Hockey | |
| 2021 | Neeraj Chopra | Athletics |
| Ravi Kumar Dahiya | Freestyle wrestling | |
| Lovlina Borgohain | Boxing | |
| P. R. Sreejesh | Hockey | |
| Avani Lekhara | Paralympic shooting | |
| Sumit Antil | Para-athletics | |
| Pramod Bhagat | Para-badminton | |
| Krishna Nagar | Para-badminton | |
| Manish Narwal | Paralympic shooting | |
| Mithali Raj | Cricket | |
| Sunil Chhetri | Football | |
| Manpreet Singh | Hockey | |
| 2022 | Sharath Kamal | Table tennis |
| 2023 | Chirag Shetty | Badminton |
| Satwiksairaj Rankireddy | Badminton |
These awardees are not just athletes but icons of perseverance and determination. Their achievements inspire millions and underscore the potential of Indian sports on the global stage.
Each recipient's story is a testament to the heights achievable through dedication and passion.
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